Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
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| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWN | William Moffat Brownlie | 1914 | 36 | Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit | Kelty | Miner | 8411 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 8156 | ||
| BROWN | William S. | 1945 | 61 | Broomhill | Togston | Gang Chargeman | 8412 |
| BROWN | A. | 1935 | 58 | Hamsterley | Hamsterley | Hewer | 7901 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8157 | ||
| BROWN | William Scott | 1918 | Herbertshire, No.3 Pit | Denny | 8413 | ||
| BROWN | A. (injured) | 1912 | 17 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Haulier | 7902 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1930 | 25 | Lyme | Haydock | Coal-cutter Man | 8158 |
| BROWN | William Thomas | 1910 | 39 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 8414 |
| BROWN | A. (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7903 | ||
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 8159 | ||
| BROWN | William Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 38 | Lark Hill | Bacup | Drawer | 8415 |
| BROWN | A. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7904 | ||
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8160 | ||
| BROWN | A. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7905 | ||
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 8161 | ||
| BROWN | A. (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7906 | ||
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1932 | 68 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Bricklayer | 8162 |
| BROWN | A. (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7907 | ||
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1933 | 43 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Ripper | 8163 |
| BROWN | A. (injured) | 1954 | 58 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Screen Labourer | 7908 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1934 | 28 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Collier | 8164 |
| BROWN | A.N. (injured) | 1949 | 28 | Penrikyber, No.2 | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 7909 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1938 | 56 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Timber Drawer | 8165 |
| BROWN | Adam | 1930 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | 7910 |